Optimal sizing of photovoltaic systems in varied climates

Samimi, J.; Soleimani, Ebrahim; Zabihi, Mohsen

doi:10.1016/s0038-092x(96)00165-x

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“…Hernández et al [15]analyzed the optimal maximum size of PV system for different building types. Samimi et al [16]analyzed the optimal tilt angle and other aspects of PV modules in various climates. However, an economic optimization design tool for optimal PV size based on technology information, current tariffs and policy has not yet been developed.…”

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A Comparative Study for Optimum Design of Grid Connected PV System based on Actual System Specifications

Hassan¹,

Elbaset²

2015

IJCA

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This paper presents a comparative study using new approach for optimum design of rooftop grid connected PV system installation on an institutional building at Minia University, Egypt. The new approach demonstrated in this paper based on optimal configuration of PV modules along with inverters according to not only MPP voltage range but also maximum DC input currents of the inverter. Five different brands of commercially available PV modules and inverters have been conducted in this study. Many different configurations of rooftop grid connected PV systems have been investigated and a comparative study among these configurations has been carried out taking into account PV modules and inverters specifications. Energy production aptitudes, cost of energy, simple payback time and GHG emissions have been appraised for each configuration using proposed MATLAB computer approach. Simulation results show that, annual energy production of about 258.8 MWh, COE of about 0.5482 $/kWh, payback period equal 6.95 years and total annual GHG emissions reduction of about 180.9 tons.

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A Comparative Study for Optimum Design of Grid Connected PV System based on Actual System Specifications

Hassan¹,

Elbaset²

2015

IJCA

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“…Most of these methods are based on the energy balance between the output of PV generation systems and battery capacity storage. Other methods, estimate the performance of PV systems based on the loss of load probability (LLP), defined as the ratio between the energy deficit and the energy demands both on the load [16,17]. Few more methods, presented the PV system performance based on iso-reliability sizing curve.…”

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Performance evaluation of stand alone solar photovoltaic system using ANFIS predicted solar radiation: An experimental case study

Sumithira¹,

Kumar²

2014

Journal of Intelligent &Amp; Fuzzy Systems

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In South India, Tamil Nadu has enormous solar potential, because of its location on the Deccan plateau, with an annual average solar radiation ranging from 4-7 kWhm-2. This study, presents an adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system (ANFIS) based modelling approach to predict the monthly global solar radiation (MGSR) in Tamil Nadu (India). The statistical performance parameters on predicted and measured values validate the model. In addition, a case study was discussed on the application of predicted solar radiation for sizing of the standalone PV system design including battery and their results were observed to be satisfactory when compared with the other earth regions found in the literature. A detailed investigation on the complete standalone PV system emphasize that the performance is satisfactory from predicted solar radiation and sizing co-efficients for any geographical location and particularly in isolated sites where the global solar radiation data is not always available.

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“…However in most of the published methods, sizing of PV array and battery capacity are done without considering site specific data. The performance of SPV system is largely depends upon a number of factors; they are site related [10]. Hence there is a need for investigation to design a SPV system that can be viable from the viewpoint of both performance and cost.…”

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Assessment of Economic Viability of Stand-Alone Solar-PV System to Electrify Agri-Farmhouse: A Case Study

Bannur¹,

Jangamshetti²

2013

Power and Energy Systems

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Availability of abundant solar energy and acute power shortage in Bijapur district draws attention to assess the economic viability of the stand-alone solar PV system. This paper presents a case study on economic viability assessment of solar PV system for an Agri-farmhouse located at Bijapur, North Karnataka, India. The economic viability of a solar PV system is carried out using life cycle cost computation based on solar radiation at seasonal tilt angle, the days of autonomy, battery replacements. The main objective of this study is to estimate the unit electric cost of solar PV system to electrify an Agri-farmhouse. It is found that estimated unit electric cost and payback period for 2-days of autonomy are highly reasonable economically viable for remote rural electrification in global perspective.

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Optimal sizing of photovoltaic systems in varied climates

Cited by 57 publications

References 7 publications

A Comparative Study for Optimum Design of Grid Connected PV System based on Actual System Specifications

A Comparative Study for Optimum Design of Grid Connected PV System based on Actual System Specifications

Performance evaluation of stand alone solar photovoltaic system using ANFIS predicted solar radiation: An experimental case study

Assessment of Economic Viability of Stand-Alone Solar-PV System to Electrify Agri-Farmhouse: A Case Study

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